Here's a sx list. Everyone under the sun could or would have some symptoms on this list, however, if you have numerous symptoms and no other explanation, consider Lyme. It is frequently misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MS, ALS, Parkinson's and a host of other diseases. It's a bear to get rid of, though. Was at the ER 3 times before I knew it was Lyme for breathing problems and heart palpitations (severe ones.) I've been on abx since February and am still not symptom-free. See my Lyme doctor tomorrow. You may want to print this and use it as a check-off list.
Head, Face, Neck
Unexplained hair loss
Headaches, mild or severe
Twitching of facial or other muscles
Facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy)
Tingling of nose, cheek or face
Stiff or painful neck or creaking
Jaw pain or stiffness
Sore throat
Loss of sense of taste
Difficulty Swallowing
Eyes/Vision
Double, blurry or dim vision
Increased floating spots
Pain in eyes, or swelling around eyes
Over sensitivity to light
Flashing lights
Optic neuritis
Ears/Hearing
Decreased hearing in one or both ears
Buzzing or clicking noises in ears
Pain in ears or sound sensitivity
Ringing in one or both ears
Digestive and Excretory Systems
Diarrhea
Constipation
Irritable bladder (trouble starting, stopping)
Frequent urination that is not normal
Upset stomach (nausea or pain)
Musculoskeletal System
Joint pain or swelling or tenderness
Stiffness of joints, back, neck
Muscle pain or cramps
Bone pain
Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Shortness of breath, cough
Chest pain or rib soreness
Night sweats or unexplained chills
Heart palpitations or extra beats
Heart blockage
Neurological System
Tremors or unexplained shaking (especially at night)
Burning or stabbing sensations in the body
Weakness or partial paralysis/stroke-like symptoms
Pressure in the head
Numbness in body, tingling, PrickLedPins
Poor balance, dizziness, difficulty walking
Increased motion sickness
Lightheadedness, wooziness
Sudden jerking of fingers or entire limbs
Psychological well-being
Mood swings, irritability, rage
Unusual depression
Disorientation (getting or feeling lost)
Feeling as if you are losing your mind
Overemotional reactions, crying easily
Too much sleep, or insomnia
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Mental Capability
Memory loss (short or long term)
Confusion, difficulty in thinking
Difficulty with concentration or reading
Going to the wrong place
Speech difficulty (slurred or slow)
Stammering speech
Forgetting how to perform simple tasks
Females only:
Unexplained menstrual pain, irregularity
Unexplained breast pain, discharge
Males only:
Testicular or pelvic pain
General Well-being
Unexplained weight gain, loss
Extreme fatigue
Swollen glands
Unexplained fevers (high or low grade)
Continual infections (sinus, kidney, eye, etc.)
Symptoms seem to change, come and go
Pain migrates (moves) to different body parts
Early on, experienced a "flu-like" illness, after which you have not since felt well. (You may not even recall this.)
LYME FACTS:
You do not have to recall a bite or have gotten the target rash to have Lyme disease. Less than 50% of people with Lyme do. The tick that carries Lyme is as small as the period at the end of this sentence and their nymphs are nearly microscopic. You do not have to experience ALL of these symptoms to have Lyme disease. It is also typical for many of these symptoms to come and go. It is possible to have Lyme disease and have a negative test result. Lyme bacteria hide in the spinal fluid, bone, tendons, muscle and nerve fibers and tissues and in many cases are not “floating” around in the bloodstream where they can be picked up on a test. It takes a LYME SPECIALIST to diagnose and treat Lyme disease and any of its associated co-infections. To find one go to .
